The Interactive Media Development – Visualization program focuses on creating memorable user experiences, producing data-centric graphics, animations and Web applications.

In this three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma program, students develop the professional, technical and design skills needed to find success in the digital media workplace. 

From core principles of visualization and interactive media, to sophisticated technologies of virtual and augmented reality, you’ll learn to create innovative virtual solutions to real-world problems. 

You'll hone your design skills and apply them in concept modeling and interface development. 

You'll blend technical proficiency with 2D and 3D design to transform ideas into unique visual representations and prototypes, then connect users to them on digital platforms such as social media, websites and mobile devices.

Students will develop two- and three-dimensional design skills in a curriculum focused initially on the core principles of visualization technologies and interactive media. 

Foundation courses including image and motion design, HTML/CSS/JavaScript Web technologies, data concepts, data management and visual communication will provide the basis for working with technologies such as virtual and augmented reality.

Throughout the second and third years, students will study more advanced concepts of visualization including 3D modeling, Web application development, data analytics and visualization, generative art and user experience design. 

In the third year, students will continue with advanced visualization studies with emphasis on an integrative capstone project or a client-based applied research project internship.

In accordance with Ministry policy, the basic eligibility requirement for the entire Ontario College system is any one of the following:

an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent; or
mature student status, i.e. the student has reached the age of 19 years on or before the commencement of the program in which the student intends to enroll and has never graduated from a Secondary School; or
any lesser minimum admission requirements as established by the College on a program-specific basis (e.g. an Adult Training program)

The College will consider applications from all eligible applicants, but admission to specific programs is subject to the program eligibility requirements and selection criteria as well as availability of places.

Proof of English proficiency
Passport

OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (M), or Open (O) stream OR Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE) OR Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) OR Mature Applicant with appropriate preparation